Description
Not reserved just for vegetarians or those looking to make budget friendly meals. It’s hard to say no to a bowl of spiced and stewed lentils.
Ingredients
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- 2 TABLESPOONS COOKING OIL OF YOUR CHOICE
- 1 RED ONION, THAT’S BEEN HALVED & SLICED
- 1 INCH PIECE OF FRESH GINGER, GRATED
- 3 GARLIC CLOVES, CHOPPED
- 1 CHILLI (RED OR GREEN), FINELY CHOPPED
- 1.5 TEASPOON CUMIN SEEDS, PRE TOASTED
- 1 PINCH OF TURMERIC
- SALT
- 1 CUP RED LENTILS
- 1 LIME
- 1 PUNNET CHERRY TOMATOES, HALVED
- 1 BUNCH SPRING ONIONS, TRIMMED, CLEANED AND SLICED
Instructions
- Add the oil to a heavy based saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook until translucent.
- Add the ginger, chilli, tumeric and cumin seeds to the onions and continue to cook until soft.
- Add the lentils, a pinch of salt, and 3 cups of water continuing to stir occasionally for the next 15 minutes, then add the tomatoes.
- After 5 more minutes the lentils should be soft, you still want them to retain some shape. Add the spring onions, stir and remove from heat.
- Squeeze with lime and taste. You may need to add a little more salt.
- Top with fresh coriander, drizzle over natural yoghurt and serve. For a more filling meal, eat with rice or flat breads.
- Category: Main